This software operates a bit like a keystroke logger recording keystrokes of the user, but unlike a key logger, which is a physical product that discreetly attaches to the back of the computer via USB and only able to record the strokes, this on the other hand, is a software that does not need to be installed on the computer that you wish to monitor and thereby making it more discreet and will also send screenshots of what the person may be viewing. You can do it remotely from anywhere.

The idea behind the software called SniperSpy, from Retina X Studios, is that it can monitor the activity taking place without the person using it being wise to this fact. (more…)

This is the third and final part in the Principles of Computer Surveillance guides. In part 1 I explained some common terms associated with computer surveillance. In part 2 I discussed some of the ways in which computer surveillance software can be installed covertly on a computer. My focus was on ways of installing software when you don’t have direct access to the computer.

In part 3, I discuss some of the techniques used by surveillance software to covertly send data back to base without triggering a reaction from the firewall. I also discuss the principle of how surveillance software can completely mask itself from even the most advanced computer users. What’s shocking is that these techniques have been exploited by malware for years! (more…)

In part 1 of the Principles of Computer Surveillance guide, I discussed some of the common terms associated with computer surveillance. I explained terms such as spyware, a computer virus, a computer worm, Trojan horses, backdoors and malware. I discussed what information could be accessed by surveillance software, how the information is retrieved and the motivations for accessing information on a computer.

In part 2, I explain some of the ways in which surveillance software can be installed on a computer. If you have direct access to a computer, you can install the software onto the computer yourself. However, in this article, I am going to focus on how the software can be installed when you don’t have direct access to the computer. Essentially this is about packaging the software so that you can trick users into installing the surveillance software on their own computer without them realising. (more…)

Something that feels more like a toy, but will captivate the attention of virtually any bloke is the Spyke Wifi Robot. Spyke is supposedly the first pre-built robot available that uses an existing WiFi connection to control it. This novel spy robot can move, watch, hear, speak, take pictures as well as record video and sound. And here’s a cool feature, when the battery runs low, Spyke returns back to its charging station automatically! (more…)

This is the first of a three-part article that discusses how covert computer surveillance software works. I’ve discussed hardware keyloggers on Spy Review a few times now, so this article focuses on the technical aspects of software-based computer surveillance. (more…)

On the home monitoring theme again, rather than pay a service to keep an eye on your home or business, you could do it yourself. MyHome247 offer a range of home monitoring solutions that allow you to monitor what’s going on in your home. (more…)

The KeyCarbon (a strange name I know) is a USB keyboard keylogger that can capture keystrokes on any Windows, Mac OS and Linux based PC that uses a USB keyboard. The device has 512K of memory, and records all keystrokes typed on the keyboard to the internal memory. The device can capture passwords, MSN chat logs, emails and everything else typed in by the user. For the low down on the advantages of hardware keyloggers, do check out the Hardware v.s. Software keylogger guide on Spy Review. (more…)

As you all probably know, closed-circuit television (CCTV) is the use of video cameras to monitor areas that need security. Typically CCTV cameras are typically employed in areas where maintaining a high level of security is essential or where an area is often the location of anti-social behaviour. (more…)